19 February 2008, 08/43
Have your say on town centre conservation
If you've ever wanted to have a say on the Ormskirk Town Centre
Conservation Area you will soon have your chance.
The character of the area was last appraised by the Council's
Heritage and Environment section in 1999 and another review will be
carried out this year.
Appraisals are used to help the Council make decisions on the
management and development of the conservation area, to justify
investment and to support regeneration.
To help decide the best way to approach this new appraisal the
Council intends to hold a focus group meeting next month, with
representatives from community and stakeholder groups invited to
take part.
It's a great opportunity for interested parties to help look at how
best to update the existing information and to consider proposals,
which will improve the area's character and appearance.
A public exhibition is also planned for later in the year that will
offer the chance for everyone to have a say. A date for it has
still to be set so look out for leaflets and announcements in the
press nearer the time.
In the meantime if you have any comments or suggestions about this
stage of the process please submit them in writing to the
Conservation Officer, Heritage and Environment Section, West
Lancashire District Council, 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, Lancs L39
2DF.
Cllr Ian Grant, portfolio holder for Regeneration and Planning,
said: "This appraisal is important to preserve or enhance the
historical character and appearance of the town centre conservation
area.
"Both the focus group and the public exhibition will provide us
with information that we will be able to use in carrying out the
appraisal, so I would encourage anyone with an interest in the town
centre conservation area to take the opportunity to have their
say."
Related information
> Conservation Areas Map